Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Mumbai Residents Suggest Tree Planting Sites to BMC
The city of Mumbai is facing a challenge: not enough trees.
The local government, the BMC, says they don't have much space to plant more.
Some residents disagree and are pointing out spots where trees could grow.
They're using the BMC's online complaint system to share ideas, even though it's not the usual way to do it.
Some residents have seen the BMC take action on their suggestions, while others haven't.
The residents believe there's plenty of space, but the BMC might be giving it to builders.
They want to help make Mumbai greener.
BMC released its Environmental Status Report, stating the tree count hasn't increased.
Civic officials claim a lack of space for new tree plantations.
Citizens are sharing potential planting locations via the BMC's online complaint portal.
Some residents have seen action taken on their suggestions.
Concerns raised about land being given to builders instead of for green spaces.
- Who
- Mumbai residents and environmental activists
- What
- Suggesting tree plantation sites to BMC after claims of limited space.
- When
- Following the release of BMC's ESR 2024-25
- Where
- Mumbai and its suburbs
- Why
- To identify potential green spaces for tree plantations.
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Report
- Environmental Status Report (ESR) 2024-25
- ESR Finding
- Tree population stagnant since 2021-22
- Citizens' Action
- Sharing potential green space locations with BMC